Leith Hill
Coldharbour, Mole Valley
Woodland, heathland and farmland around the highest point in south-east England, topped by a tower with views towards London and the Channel. Trails lead through ancient woods, the Rhododendron Wood planted by Caroline Wedgwood and the open heath of Duke's Warren.
Highlights
- Leith Hill Tower, the highest point in south-east England (reopens spring 2027)
- Rhododendron Wood, colourful in late spring
- Heathland walk to the source of the Tillingbourne stream
- Greensand Way passes the tower
- Picnic spots across the hill
Good to know
- Leith Hill Place, home of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams, is free to enter from 2026 but closed until spring 2027
- Keep dogs on leads near livestock and in fenced areas from 1 March to 31 July
- Nearest station is Holmwood, about 2.5 miles away
- No fires or barbecues
Getting there
Leith Hill, Near Coldharbour village, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6LUParking: For the tower use Starveall Corner (three-quarters of a mile, easy walking), Windy Gap (a quarter of a mile, steep steps) or Landslip (three-quarters of a mile, steep). Rhododendron Wood car park (RH5 6LU) serves Leith Hill Place. No phone signal, so set up JustPark beforehand.
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Photo: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0Abinger Roughs
Grassland and mixed woodland above Abinger Hammer, with oak trees more than 300 years old and clearly marked, fairly flat paths. Charles Darwin walked here in the 1870s, and a short trail covers the history from the Stone Age to his visits.
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Holmwood Common
An ancient common just off the A24 south of Dorking, once owned by King Harold and then William the Conqueror. It is fairly flat, with woodland, sunny glades and ponds, which makes it easy going for families, though it can be wet underfoot.
Shere Museum
A volunteer-run museum of everyday life in the parish of Shere, Gomshall and Peaslake, in a village that appears in the Domesday Book. Several exhibitions are staged each year.